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I'm looking for opinions on a creative resume vs a plain, professional resume. I just passed my nclex last week and I probably should have had this done before now but I was focusing on studying for the test. I am leaning towards a more creative resume to help it stand out but everyone keeps telling me not to do that. I'm not even thinking too fancy, just colored headings and a layout that doesn't consist of block paragraphs. Most places are online applications anyways so I would probably only be turning in a resume when I have an interview or I go in for a follow up.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Creative resumes are for creative careers like actors, graphic artists, performers. Professional, brief, to the point resumes get noticed by professional health care recruiters.

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I'm looking for opinions on a creative resume vs a plain, professional resume. I just passed my nclex last week and I probably should have had this done before now but I was focusing on studying for the test. I am leaning towards a more creative resume to help it stand out but everyone keeps telling me not to do that. I'm not even thinking too fancy, just colored headings and a layout that doesn't consist of block paragraphs. Most places are online applications anyways so I would probably only be turning in a resume when I have an interview or I go in for a follow up.

I am a second-career RN; my first degree is in graphic design. Although I agree with JustBeachyNurse that creative CVs are for creative careers, to me this doesn't mean that your CV should be in 12 point, Times New Roman, justified text. Myself personally, I still want to stand out and not just disappear--within reason, of course.

And regarding the online applications, there is always a place to attach a PDF of your CV, which I always do. Plus, bringing a hardcopy when you get the interview! :)

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